Acer Aspire ES1-711 First Things First, Your guides, Basic care and tips for using your computer

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

We would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the User’s Manual. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available from the desktop; double-click the Help icon and click User’s Manual in the menu that opens.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer off

To turn the power off, do any of the following:

•Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + <C>, click Settings > Power then click Shut Down.

If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don’t want to completely shut it down, you can put it into Hibernate by pressing the power button.

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Contents User’s Manual Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer IDTable of Contents Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies Getting started This section you will findYour guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst Things First Turning your computer offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterCleaning and servicing Your Acer Notebook Tour Screen viewIcon Item Keyboard view Icon Item DescriptionInformation on USB Left viewRight view Icon# Icon Item Description Base view # Icon DescriptionHotkeys Using the KeyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionPg Dn HomePg Up EndWindows keys KeyDescriptionTouchpad Touchpad basicsTouchpad gestures Swipe in from right Toggle the charms Recovery Creating a recovery backupRecovery Creating a drivers and applications backup Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Recovering your system Reinstalling drivers and applications Click Reinstall Drivers or ApplicationsImages for reference only Returning to a restore point Click Open System Restore, then NextReturning to an earlier system snapshot Recovering from Windows Returning your system to its factory conditionRestore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management Click Restore Factory SettingsClick either Refresh your PC or Reset your PC Recovering from the hard drive during startupCustomized Restore with Acer Recovery Management Click Customized Restore Retain User DataRecovering from a recovery backup Reset your PC from the recovery backup Refresh your PC from the recovery backup Connecting wirelessly Connecting to the InternetConnecting with a cable Built-in network featureConnecting to a wireless LAN Connecting to a 3G networkUsing a Bluetooth Connection Enabling and disabling BluetoothEnable Bluetooth and add a device Using a Bluetooth connection Keeping your computer Data safe Bios Utility Boot sequenceSetting passwords Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring Your Computer Entering passwords Power Management Saving powerDisable Fast startup Select Change settings that are currently unavailable Select Save changesCharging the battery Battery PackBattery characteristics Conditioning a new battery packOptimizing battery life Battery rapidly Checking the battery levelBattery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionMoving around Disconnecting from the desktopTraveling with Your Computer Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Special considerationsTraveling internationally What to bring with you Ports and connectors Memory card reader Memory Card ReaderConnectivity options Inserting a memory cardRemoving a card from a memory card reader Click on the Safely Remove Hardware iconVideo and Audio Connectors Headphones and microphoneHdmi Universal Serial BUS USB Got a question? Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond Printer does not workRequesting service Want to restore my computer to its original settingsInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call Tips and hints for using Windows How do I get to Start?What are Charms? How do I turn off my computer? Can I boot directly to the desktop?How do I jump between apps? How do I unlock my computer?How do I move tiles? How do I set up the lock screen slideshow?Can I personalize the Lock screen? Can I arrange tiles in groups?Adjust screen resolution How do I set the alarm?Can I change the screen resolution? Can I make tiles bigger or smaller?Where are my apps? How do I make an app appear on Start?How do I remove a tile from Start? What is a Microsoft ID account? How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer? How do I check for Windows updates?Where can I get more information? Do I need one?Error messages TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Error messages Corrective actionError messages First steps on the net Choose an Internet Service ProviderInternet and Online Security Protecting your computer3G Wwan or Wireless Wide-Area Network DSL e.g. AdslCable Wireless networks Components of a wireless LANNetwork connections Turning on/off a wireless network connection Wireless adapterDiagram of a working network Network cable RJ45Surf the Net SecurityAcer website What is malware? What is a virus?What is spyware? DefinitionsWhat is a personal firewall? How to protect your computerChoose strong passwords and keep them safe Protect your computer with security softwareProtect your personal information Online offers that look too good to be true usually are Review bank and credit card statements regularlyWindows Updates How do I know when my computer is at risk?Protect your computer with Windows security tools Playing BLU-RAY or DVD Movies Region code Country or region